Congratulations to the following businesses who have qualified as Finalists
in the prestigious 20th New South Wales Annual Bridal Industry Awards!
All Finalists have been solely determined by the ratings & reviews provided by the Brides & Grooms of New South Wales.

Whilst taking a stroll through the Boboli Gardens of Florence, Andrew begun his proposal speech and before you know it, he was on one knee asking for Julie’s hand in marriage. Of course she said yes!

The wedding ceremony took place in Brisbane with sweeping views of the Brisbane River and city.

The funniest moment for Julie and Andrew was during their traditional Tea Ceremony. Julie had explained “The Bride and Groom serve their elders tea in return for a red pocket to the newlyweds. During our tea ceremony, we were serving tea to Andrew’s grandfather. When it was time for him to give us the red pocket, he refused! Due to his slight dementia he thought we were trying to steal money from him.”

Julie’s advice to future Brides & Grooms is to “Stress Less – Plan your wedding for you and your partner, not anyone else”.

Early morning of Christmas day, Matt had arranged the dining table with pink embellishments to match his soon-to-be fiance’s engagement ring.

The dining room was adorned with pink roses, pink champagne, pink chocolate covered strawberries and…Harley’s ring! This was the day Matt got down on one knee and asked Harley to be his forever…the answer was a grand YES!

The breathtaking Gold Coast was chosen as the wedding destination to Harley & Matt’s special day, with a theme following glamour, elegance and class.

Harley mentioned to the ABIA her favourite moment of their dream Wedding Day was most certainly walking down the aisle seeing her future husband waiting for her….to this day she still gets the goosebumps thinking about that moment.

You can rest assured that you are in professional hands when you book the ABIA Award winning Moove It DJ’s. Moove It DJs are a professional business with over 15 years experience in BOTH DJ & MC services. Specialising in Professional Entertainment Solutions which cover all aspects of DJing, MCing & Up-Lighting Services.

Amazing wedding receptions don’t just happen by accident!
Moove It Djs will step you through every entertainment aspect of your wedding day, starting from providing their song selections, selecting your favourites, discussing dinner music, dancing times, special moments etc. Moove It Djs love taking the time to select your favourite songs for your grand reception entrance, the cake-cutting, your first dance as Husband & Wife, the Father-Daughter dance, the bouquet/garter toss, all the way through to your exit song.

With great experience in servicing weddings as a DJ, they are a natural at reading the crowd and taking song requests to make sure everyone is having the best night!

Moove It Djs’ MC services will alleviate the pressure of you having to worry about what is next. They always guarantee each component of your wedding is on time as they work very closely with the reception venue. When all is punctual, you will get the best out of your dancing time in addition to everything running smoothly for the night.

If you want that WOW factor at your reception, these light-up services will add that special magical touch to your reception venue. Your wedding reception will come to life, creating mood lighting that is second to none. This fairy-tale touch will be perfect

Moove It Djs are recognised by many other wedding suppliers, so feel free to ask for their recommendation as Moove It DJs would love to help make your dream wedding a day to remember!

After two years of dating, Marco proposed to his love Liana on the empty block of land they had recently purchased together – a symbol that the two would be living the rest of their lives together.

Liana and Marco’s dream wedding day was set in the Dandenong Ranges at the Award-Winning Linley Estate, the perfect backdrop to a magical day. Reflecting on their day, the couple told ABIA their favourite moment “was definitely the ceremony, hand in hand making a lifetime promise to each other.”

Liana said it was “by far the most memorable and best day of our lives!”

Congratulations to all businesses who have qualified for the 16th South Australian Annual Bridal Industry Awards.
The Winning Business of each Wedding Category will be officially announced at the ABIA Black Tie Event,
hosted at Adelaide Town Hall on the 11th of October 2016.

Cherie and John met in 2008at Velour Bar of Melbourne’s city, Cherie had mentioned to her friend she thought the man standing at a distance was uber cute however was too shy to approach him. Cherie’s friend later tried to introduce them, yet Cherie had coyly walked away. At the end of the night, John and Cherie bumped into each other upon exiting the venue and he had asked for her phone number…as they say the rest is history!Hawaii was the chosen destination to pop the big question, when the couple had checked in to their hotel in Hawaii, Cherie went to have a shower. As she finished, she heard the song “will you marry me” play in the background with her Prince Charming standing on the balcony with her ring on the table. It was one of the best moments of their lives.

It was known their wedding was going to be BIG as both the Bride & Groom were from big European families. It was most important for the reception to be full of good food, good wine, good music to get the party vibe going, the men were ultra lucky with their own overflowing bar with cigars and spirits.

Cherie’s inspiration for her Bridal Gown was her own mother’s bridal gown, designed and created by the multi-ABIA-Award winning Josephine from Romeo Bastone Couture, Cherie mentioned her gown was an “Absolute Dream”. The moment Cherie walked in to Romeo Bastone Couture’s shop front, she knew this is where she needed to have her dress made. Every dress was beautiful and had hand-beading details which Cherie had fallen in love with. Josephine understood the vision and was determined to bring this to fruition. The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in a Mermaid gown, featuring beading, French lace, Italian silk and a 3 metre train with 4.5 metre veil. The end result was exactly what Cherie had pictured!

Seeing John smiling at his wife-to-be at the end of the aisle was undoubtedly Cherie’s favourite moment of the Wedding Day, there were 100′s of people in the Church however it was only each other that they saw in that moment.

Although it is normal to get carried away with many details regarding your big day, Cherie’s advice to Future Brides & Grooms is to remain true to who you are and make sure that your guests feel taken care of along the way.

Our families met through a mutual wedding when we were kids, though it wasn’t until Peter’s year 12 formal that we finally met. Against his will, his mother bought a second ticket for him to bring a date, and suggested he take me! I said yes, and the rest was history.

DESCRIBE THE MARRiAGE PROPOSAL.
Under the guise of a walk, we headed to Bradley’s Head in Mosman. As we sat on the edge of the cliff enjoying the scenery of the Harbour Bridge, the sun began to set, ready to head back, Peter then got down on one knee and popped the question! Later he admitted he wanted to propose on the wharf, but there was a wedding already happening!

DESCRIBE THE WEDDING THEME.
The theme of the wedding was simple yet elegant which carried across beautifully on the day. Nothing makes you happier than seeing everyone up on the dance floor having a great time, there was not a table of occupied chairs the whole night! It was loud, vibrant and happy. The energy in the room was electric. The support we received on the day was wonderful and greatly appreciated.

FUNNIEST MOMENTS FROM THE WEDDING?
The crowd wanted my husband to jump off the bridal table- it was hilarious! He doesn’t like heights or adrenaline rushes so it took a couple of goes and a few reassurances from me before he plucked up the courage to jump!

FAVOURITE MOMENT OF THE WEDDING?
Sitting at the Bridal Table watching everyone have a great time on the dancefloor. It made me take the whole day in and appreciate everyone that was there making our day memorable for us.

ADVICE TO FUTURE BRIDES & GROOMS?
Brides (and some grooms) get so caught up on having the best of the best that it becomes a competition and adds extra stress on the couple. Remember what you are doing this for and why your guests are coming. Secondly, the day of the wedding is bound to have some hiccups. As much as you plan and organise down to the last detail, you can never be prepared for the changes that may happen. Take them in your stride, don’t let them bother you. They are a tiny detail in a much bigger picture that is your marriage to the love of your life. If you remember that, then nothing can ruin your special day.